Tribune All-Hillsborough Lacrosse Girls Team

CHRIS URSO/STAFF

Published: June 8, 2014

GIRLS

Player of the Year

Veronica Cartaya, Tampa Catholic

Cartaya led the Crusaders to the second round of the state playoffs with a team-best 77 goals, 20 assists, 78 draw controls and 14 ground balls. She has scored more than 200 goals in her career at Tampa Catholic and will attend the U.S. Naval Academy.

Coach of the Year

Jayne Chapman, Plant

Plant went undefeated against Hillsborough County teams, including winning the district championship, to go 15-0 entering the state play-in game. The Panthers lost to Orlando Olympia to finish 15-1 overall. Chapman was also named Western Conference Coach of the Year by her peers.

First Team

Veronica Cartaya, Tampa Catholic, Sr., attacker: Led Crusaders with 77 goals and 20 assists en route to second round trip to state championships.

The Tribune’s All-County Girls Lacrosse Team was selected by staff writers Scott Purks and Nick Williams based on regular- and postseason performances. The all-conference team selected by the coaches of the public schools was strongly considered.